This incredible house was built in just one day

Living in a city can be cramped, expensive and not exactly eco-friendly. This new project is set to change that.

American architect Marina Rubina has taken pre-fab design to the next level with this stunning dwelling, which pops up on plot in just one day.

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Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Rubina's family home boasts 185 square metres of living space. The components were manufactured within four weeks, and the house was built on-site in just 24 hours.

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There's four bedrooms and three bathrooms inside the main house. A 26 square metre adjoining studio apartment provides space for guests thanks to a sleeping loft and private bathroom.

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The architect wanted to prove that sustainable, speedy building on a budget was possible.

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Quarry Street's green building credentials include smart lighting and energy controls, underground rain water collection system and highly-efficient plumbing and heating systems.

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These features are complemented by a sculptural form that takes its cues from the surrounding landscape.

"The alternating siding sizes, vertical siding and large panels on other sides accentuate the playful and sculptural volumes of the house", Rubina told Dezeen.

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The house was designed for a young family of four. The layout can be reconfigured as the children grow so that they don't have to move.

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Every part of the house is designed to work hard. Rubina sees the garden as a room in its own right. Large windows allow in plenty of natural light, which — in turn — makes the indoor space appear bigger.